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Chapter 183 Big Shots Gather, Taijinghua Launch Event Begins! (Bonus Chapter 412 for Average Subscriptions)

Xia Chi's latest video, "Approaching the Paddy Caves," has undoubtedly caused a sensation worldwide.

Not only Steven and Michael, but also many top trainers, researchers, and even celebrities from all walks of life decided to go to the Chrysanthemum City in the Padilla region on April 20th to attend the Crystallization press conference.

Even Professor Oak, who posts his Pokémon senryu jokes on social media every day, surprisingly posted a photo update.

The photos clearly show two plane tickets taken on April 18th, from Tokiwa City to Nagamitsu City.

Undoubtedly, Professor Oak and his grandson Blue will also participate in that Pokémon academic extravaganza that will surely shake the world.

Meanwhile, Xia Chi had returned from Jinhui Town to Niangguang City, a place he was familiar with.

Qishu did not come to pick them up at the airport this time.

It wasn't because their feelings had faded or she was too busy; it was simply that Xia Chi hadn't told her.

I'll talk to my Zhenyi about it in a few days.
That's obviously a joke, but if Qishu really sent out his main Pokémon to fight with all his might...

With a little buff, Babu Groundhog can easily break through the "Painted Skin" with any move, and then one [Thunder Fist] will instantly kill you.

Let alone dragging it out to the later stages, Sister Fa didn't even have a chance to [share the pain] or refresh the "painted skin".

However, Ye Ci must have already told Qi Shu about the exhibition match, and how the "performance" will unfold will depend on Qi Shu's performance.

To ensure a spectacular launch on the day of release, Xia Chi has kept Zhenyi indoors for the past few nights.

Fearing that Fa Jie would feel resentful, Xia Chi also didn't go out to explore Niangguang City much.

Every day, I spend my time in the hotel room or private training room training or playing with Tilly and the others.

The good news is that after more than ten days of continuous attempts...

On the second day after arriving in Niangguang City, Tilley's Tai Crystallization transformed into "Star Crystallization".

To be precise, it was the cat's Taijing attribute that, under the influence of the Tailebagos crystal, transformed into a unique [Star Crystal attribute].

Even better news is that "Star Crystallization" in the real world doesn't lock Tire Cat's [Transformation] property!
This undoubtedly means that Xia Chi's tactical concept has been a great success.

Tire Cat, whose first move in each attribute gains double the bonus, will become the strongest Taijing Hand!
not only that.

Xia Chi made another significant new discovery while testing star crystallization!
Just like Talebagos in the game's storyline, the crystal armor that forms on the surface of Tire Meow's body after it has been crystallized can withstand damage from non-crystallized spirits!
However, since it's not the original Tortoise from the game, the effects aren't as overpowered as in the game's storyline.

According to Xia Chi's tests, after Star Crystallization, Tire Cat can only reduce damage from non-Star Crystallized Spirits by about 20%.

However, that was only in comparison to Talebarus, a first-level god.

In fact, this is already a powerful effect comparable to the mid-tier [Rock Attribute] bond!

As for why such a strange change occurred, it's not hard to guess.

It's highly likely that this is due to the influence of the Talebagas crystal that Tire Cat has always carried with her.

I wonder if if I keep wearing it, will the damage resistance effect become more like that of a turtle?

In short, Xia Chi made the right bet.

Tire Meow's strength has advanced significantly under the influence of the sleeping Talebagos.

In this way, the exhibition match will not only showcase Sister Fa, but also the "star crystal" cats!

At the same time, Ye Ci and Xia Chi finalized some details regarding the exhibition match and press conference.

Because Tire Cat was to be added to the exhibition match at the last minute, the original 1v1 match was changed to 2v2.

The venue wasn't chosen at the Bright City Stadium, which has more seating, but rather at the Bright City Gym in Wonderland. After all, the theme was the Crystallization Launch Event, and a large audience wasn't necessary.

The main venue of the Niangguang Dojo is a perfect place to accommodate several hundred people.

Tickets for the press conference were not sold, but rather obtained through official invitations from the Padiya Union, plus a social media lottery.

Those who were invited were undoubtedly champions, dojo masters, famous doctors, and social celebrities from various regions.

Of course, not everyone who is invited is interested or has the time to come.

Therefore, the remaining spots can be offered to the public through a lottery, which will also help to generate buzz for the press conference.

Naturally, before April 20th arrived, the top trending topics on major social media platforms were almost entirely dominated by content related to this press conference.

Soon, amidst much anticipation, the day of the "Taijinghua Press Conference" finally arrived.

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4 month 20 day.

Padia region, Nimikado City, Nimikado Gym.

The Niangguang Dokkan, which had been closed for two consecutive days to set up the venue, is undoubtedly the focus of world attention today.

Although the number of participants was not as large as the World Electric Property Experts Competition held a little over a month ago, the quality of the attendees was high.
To put it simply, a random flash of lightning could hit a gym leader.

Professor Oak, Lance, and Lorelei from the Kanto region; Steven, Miketsu, and Adam from the Hoenn region; and Cynthia, Shojin, and Kikuno from the Sinnoh region.
Reporters throughout Nyaung Kwangt and even the entire Padiya region went crazy, their camera flashes almost never stopping.

At exactly 7 p.m., when the city of Niangguang, which never sleeps, finally lit up its most famous "million-volt night view".

The highly anticipated Taijinghua press conference has officially begun!
Under the spotlight of the main venue of the Niangguang Dojo, Yeci, dressed in a formal suit, stepped into the center of the venue.

The president and chief champion of the Padiya League is actually hosting tonight?
The group of bigwigs in the audience were fine, but the viewers watching the live broadcast of the press conference were somewhat surprised.

Is it that prestigious?
Before the audience could be surprised for long, Ye Ci smiled and began, "I am very happy to see so many familiar faces here today, as well as some senior figures whom I greatly respect."

The live stream cut to Professor Oak, Maestro, and others in the front row, and the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

Even though almost everyone present was a dojo master, no one could help but give these living legends respect and reverence.

As the applause subsided, Ye Ci continued, "I know what everyone wants to see tonight, so I won't waste any more words and spoil your fun."

"Now, let's move directly to the first segment of tonight's event: an exhibition match between Kiju, the head of the Brewmaster Dojo, and Xia Chi, the host of this press conference."

After the applause, hushed discussions could be heard from the audience.

In the second row, Daigo and Mickey, these two best buddies, naturally sat together.

Miklee lowered his voice and whispered, "They're going to play an exhibition match first? I thought they'd announce the crystallization first."

Daigo shook his head and said, "I don't know. Maybe they think it will be more effective this way? But even though it's an exhibition match, isn't the skill gap between the two sides a bit too big?"

After all, one side is already the gym leader whose strength is second only to the champion and the Elite Four in the region, while the other side is a monster rookie who has only been around for half a year.

Although he has been given the title of "monster," the difference in strength cannot be erased.

Miklee shrugged and said casually, "It's an exhibition match, so even if Qishu uses his main Pokémon, he'll still hold back a bit. And the important thing is to show the process of [Tai Crystallization]."

Daigo nodded, said nothing more, and quietly waited for the match to begin.

(End of this chapter)